I-League: East Bengal sign Minerva Punjab striker Gagandeep Bali

The Kolkata club have completed the signature of versatile forward Gagandeep Bali for the 2018-19 season...

East Bengal have captured the signature of striker Gagandeep Bali for the 2018-19 season. The 27-year-old forward was a crucial part of the Minerva Punjab side which went on to capture the I-League title in its very first season in the top-flight of Indian football.

“Gagandeep Bali who played for Minerva Punjab FC in 2017-18 has joined Kingfisher East Bengal Football Team for season 2018-19.Minerva Punjab FC have sent their No Objection Certificate and other relevant clearance documents to East Bengal Club today,” the Kolkata giants said in a statement.

The versatile forward scored three goals in Minerva’s title-winning campaign and can play in a number of positions in the front-line. The Punjab-born man had spent three seasons with Goan club Salgaocar FC before making the move to Minerva last year.